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Kenya: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Kenya: As New Year's Day falls on a Sunday in 2023, the following Monday will be a public holiday.
Friday April 7th
Good Friday
Kenya: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Monday April 10th
Easter Monday
Kenya: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
Friday April 21st
Idd-ul-Fitr
Kenya: The festival of Idd-ul-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
Monday May 1st
Labour Day
Kenya: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Kenya: Commemorates the day that Kenya attained internal self-rule in 1963
Kenya: Commemorates the Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
Kenya: A day for all Kenyans to participate in environment conservation activities.
Friday October 20th
Mashujaa Day
Kenya: October 20th honours all those who contributed towards the struggle for independence
Kenya: A special holiday, during which the public will be expected to plant trees as part of the national efforts to save Kenya from the devastating effects of Climate Change.
Kenya: Marks the date of Kenya's establishment as a republic on December 12th 1964
Monday December 25th
Christmas Day
Kenya: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Tuesday December 26th
Boxing Day
Kenya: The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
Notes
Holidays falling on Sunday are observed the following Monday
* public holidays for all persons belonging to the Islamic faith.
** public holidays for all persons belonging to the Hindu faith.
